Edgewood Beer & Tobacco

Edgewood Beer & Tobacco has earned a strong reputation around Pittsburgh, and it's the kind of corner store where the staff actually know their stuff. Come in for cigarettes and you'll find the smoking side handled just as carefully as the beer. They keep rolling papers on hand too, including Raw brand, and if you're new to it, someone like Michael will point you in the right direction. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll tell you the front counter help is always pleasant and patient. The front counter is worth a look on its own.

Locals will tell you about the "neat gadgets" up there, including sturdy glass tobacco pipes at prices that feel like a real steal. Beyond the tobacco pipes and accessories, the shelves run deep with beer, from micro and fancy brews to plenty of everyday options. One regular walked out with a beautiful glass pipe and couldn't believe what he paid for it. Fair prices come up again and again, and the place stays clean and well organized. The staff here go the extra mile.

If they don't have what you're after, they've been known to offer to order it in, and people appreciate that. A good tip we've heard: if you're unsure whether something is in stock, give them a call ahead of time. Parking is easy, the hours are generous, and they even keep the coldest ice in town for anyone loading up a cooler. A couple of small things come up now and then. The store can get so packed with beer that it's tight to walk through, and not every case is marked with a price, so it pays to ask.

A favorite item can also slip out of rotation. None of that seems to slow down the regulars, though. Word around Pittsburgh is that this is a friendly, well-stocked spot where the prices and the people keep folks coming back.